How to Stop a Home Gym from Smelling | Help Plumbing
10/25/22
After a workout in your home gym, it will probably smell…sweaty. You’ve tried all kinds of air fresheners and sprays to neutralize that home gym smell, but nothing seems to be working.
But before you ditch your home workout, check out our handy tips to stop a home gym from smelling.
What Causes That Home Gym Smell?
If you’ve been wondering why your home gym smells, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, this problem is all too common. Your workout area may start smelling fine when it’s first set up, but as time goes on and the space is used more often, it can become quite unpleasant.
There are several reasons why a home gym might start to smell –
- Using the wrong detergent or cleaning products.
- Not cleaning equipment often enough.
- Equipment isn’t dried correctly after use.
- Lack of ventilation.
- Storage bins not being cleaned out regularly.
Remember to Clean Your Gym Equipment
Your home gym can be a great place to get fit, but it’s also a breeding ground for germs. So, it’s important to clean your equipment regularly to keep it safe and bacteria-free.
- Wipe down the equipment after every use. The best way to do this is with a disinfectant wipe or diluted bleach solution. Don’t forget to wipe down any other surfaces in the room, too!
- Wash your hands before and after exercising.
- Empty the bins regularly and clear away water bottles or protein shake spillages.
- Vacuum once a week and carry out a deep clean at least once a month.
Ventilate and Allow Air to Circulate Around Your Home Gym
You want to breathe comfortably when you work out, but you also need to ensure that the air circulating through your home gym is clean and safe.
Ventilation and air circulation are essential for several reasons:
- It keeps the temperature in your home gym within a comfortable range. If it’s too hot or too cold, you’re more likely to get sick when you work out.
- Dust and other particles won’t be blown into your face while you exercise. This can irritate allergies, causing coughing fits or even asthma attacks in some people with pre-existing conditions.
- It helps keep mold from forming on surfaces such as carpeting, which can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.
Use an All-Natural Air Freshener
Most air fresheners are made with toxic chemicals that can harm your health. But an all-natural alternative can help keep the smell of sweat and body odor at bay while also being safe for your family and pets.
Clean Your Towels
Cleaning your gym towels regularly keeps them fresh and prevents bacteria build-up. It’s also important to wash your gym towels after every use to remove sweat and bacteria.
If you don’t have time to wash your towel before every use, then at least rinse it off with warm water after each use so that any sweat or body oils left behind on the towel aren’t absorbed back into your skin — which can cause irritation.
Invest in a Dehumidifier and Air Purifier
Dehumidifiers and air purifiers are both products that should be a part of your home gym. A dehumidifier keeps your gym from getting too humid by removing moisture from the air.
Check for Mold
Mold is the enemy of the home gym. It can grow on just about anything, so it’s essential to check for it in your workout space. If you find mold, clean it up immediately and regularly check to ensure it doesn’t come back.
Book an HVAC Tune-Up
It is important to keep your HVAC system running properly to ensure your home stays comfortable and energy efficient.
If you aren’t sure when you should schedule a tune-up, here are some signs that it may be time –
- You see visible signs of dust buildup around vents or on fan blades.
- Your home (or home gym) has an unpleasant odor.
- The temperature feels inconsistent throughout your property.
Contact the HVAC professionals at HELP to book an HVAC tune-up for your Greater Cincinnati home.
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